This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Findy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Findy Family History

Findy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindy, Kindy, Rindy, Linde, Kind, Gandy, Lind, Wind, Finne, Finch

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Findy family from?

You can see how Findy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Findy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Findy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Findy families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Findy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Findy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Findy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Findy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Findy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Findy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Findy

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Findy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Findy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Findy. For the veterans among your Findy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Findy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Findy family history

Discover More

What is the average Findy lifespan?

Average Findy life expectancy in 1981 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Findy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Findy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Findy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial